Success Stories

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Dr. Brian Kean

Back Pain:

I had a kink in my neck and a negative curve in my lower back.  My lower back constantly hurt.  I had previously been to physical therapy, but I was still in pain.  My girlfriend gave me a gift certificate to Kean Chiropractic Center.  The Chiropractor gave me adjustments, consulted me, gave me exercises to do at the office and at home.  My back is now painless.  At first I didn't think this would really help, but I gave it a try and I feel better than ever.  Stay with it! ~Joe A.

I was having a lot of pain on a regular basis and was unable to sleep well and complete my college activities.  I was having pinched nerves at random and almost no enjoyment of life, due to the pain.  After treating with Dr. Kean, I now have the ability to get through my day without medicine, creams, and heat wraps.  I actually feel really good.  I know that eventually I'll be able to weight-lift again with no pain.  ~ George D.III

I had a bad back and cound not straighten up.  I had several severe falls and chronic back pain, making it dificult to walk.  He helped me to straighten up and walk better.  Give it a try - it works! ~ Louise H.

Neck Pain:

I was suffering from bad neck pain, probably from staring at a computer all day at work.  Once I started getting adjusted regularly the pain went away. ~ Amy S.

I was having pain at the base of my neck on the left side.  The doctor told me I was suffering from a subluxation.  After two adjustments the pain went away.  ~ Anthony M.

Headaches:

I was suffering from severe headaches at least three times a week.  After getting adjusted, my headache would go away within ten minutes.  Now that I get regular adjustments, my headaches are almost non-existant. ~Kimberly P.

I was having bad headaches at the base of my skull.  After getting regular adjustments, I hardly ever get headaches and if I do, it usually goes away after an adjustment.  ~ Mark P.

Car Accidents:

After being in a car accident I suffered neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, and leg pain.  The chiropractor helped to minimize the pain.  I have been able to resume my hobbies with little pain.  Try chiropractic before medicine! ~ Verna W.

I was in a bad car accident and suffered really bad whiplash.  The first day I was taken to the E.R. and just prescribed pain medice and muscle relaxants.  I didn't really start hurting until the 3rd day.  I didn't want to become addicted to pain killers.  I decided to try chiropractic.  After only a few visits I could feel the muscle tension going away.  After one week I felt much better.  I would definitely reccomend Kean Chiropractic Center to anyone in pain.  ~ Lee T.

Scoliosis:

I found out from my family physician that I had scoliosis.  I did some research online and found out that my choices were bracing or surgery.  I'm pretty young and wasn't ready to have major spinal surgery.  I found the CLEAR-Institute website.  I called and got information from them.  They recommended Dr. Kean.  After 3 months of scoliosis treatment therapies I have had a 17 % reduction in my scoliosis curve.  I am currently treating there and look forward to seeing my improvement at my next re-exam.  ~ Amy R.

I have scoliosis.  I had previously seen a few other chiropractors.  I found Dr. Kean on the internet.  He helped my condition.  It has improved through treatment so well that I am back to my usual activities (swimming, school, and work).  I have no more pain when carrying out everyday activities.  My words of encouragement are:  Chiropractic Works! ~ Lindsey A.

My name is Deb Wilson.  I live in Franklin, NC, and am 52 years old.  I was diagnosed at age 12 with scoliosis, so I've been living with this condition for many years.  As each year has passed, my spinal curve has worsened - to the point where even everyday tasks such as sweeping the floor or lifting a gallon of milk had become difficult due to the discomfort caused by scoliosis.  Even walking with my husband has become painful.  If you are reading this, and have scoliosis, you know exactly what I mean.

We recently made a consultation appointment with a surgeon, thinking this was our only course.  Let me say that I am not opposed to surgery in general.  I've had several other types of surgery, with good results.  However, I had two major concerns about straightening my spine this way - 1) the cost! and 2) the lack of mobility I would be living with the rest of my life.  I was willing to proceed, though, thinking there were no other options.

Then, through an old friend, we were told about the CLEAR Institute, and the progress that scoliosis patients have been making through the CLEAR Inst. chiropractic treatments.  I tried not to get my hopes up, thinking that the treatments probably catered more towards adolescents with less severe curves than mine.  After visiting the CLEAR Institute website, and reading all the information, I discovered I was wrong (I was never so happy to be wrong before in my life!).  I learned that other adults with severe scoliosis, like me, had realized great improvements through the CLEAR Inst. chiropractic treatments.  I was amazed that these patients have been able to reverse their curves!  I was afraid it was one of those "too good to be true" things, but the more I read, the more I became convinced that surgery was not my only option - and that I could be helped through chiropractic treatment.

I learned that there are currently just five doctors in the country certified for the two-week intensive treatment program necessary for those with extensive spinal damage.  I chose to go to Dr. Brian Kean at the Kean Chiropractic Center in Greenville, NC. 

Upon arriving for my two-week program, I was measured, weighed, and x-rayed.  I was 4' 101/2" tall (due to 'shrinking' caused by the scoliosis), had a 68 degree cobb angle, and a lot of spinal degeneration.

After going over all my x-rays, Dr. Kean met with my husband and myself, and explained the treatment I would be undergoing.  Let me interfect here that prior to going to Greenville, I had read the information on their website, and had gained some knowledge of the treatment program.  Still, Dr. Kean really educated us, and graciously explained everything thoroughly - and - I got started right away.

I cannot praise Dr. Kean, his associate Dr. Geskie, and their staff enough.  From our initial meeting with Dr. Kean and Dr. Geskie, and throughout my two-week program, it was evident to me that their primary concern was the welfare and healing of their patients.  Not only did they really know what they were doing, they truly cared about me and how I was doing.  They were always willing to answer my questions, or to make any accommodations or adjustments (pun intended) I needed.  The young women working in the office were wonderful!  They were knowledgable, helpful, encouraging, and very caring as well.  By the end of my two-week session, they felt like family!  I wanted to bring them home with me, but then they wouldn't be available to treat others like me who desperately need help.

Briefly, my two-week program involved 2 - 2 1/2 hours each morning and afternoon of excercises, adjustments, and time on several machines - most importantly the scoliosis chair, which is described on the website.  Anyone considering this treatment needs to be aware that there is time and effort involved - but the results are worth every minute - and every ounce of energy expended!

Results - that's what you really want to hear about, I'm sure.  Well... upon leaving Kean Chiropractic Center, I was 5' 1/8", had decreased my cobb angle by 7 degrees, and had greatly improved my neck (which is crucial to the entire spine).  I was thrilled with these results!  It was incredible to me that having my spine continually worsen over 40 years - in just two-weeks we actually reversed my curve.  To someone withouth scoliosis, 7 degrees may not seem like much, but to me it was huge!  It gave me confidence that as I continue my rehabiliation program at home, my curvature will continue to lessen - and my spine will continue to straighten.  I wish I could express better how thankful I am that this treatment is available - and that I was made aware of it before choosing surgery.

I'm also very grateful to Dr. Kean and his staff.  They've given me a hope that I will keep improving, and that in time, my back will be straighter than it has been in many years.  Who knows, I might even reach 5"3"!  ~Deb Wilson 

Other:

I came to Kean Chiropractic Center with arthritis, osteoporois, headaches, severe neck pain, and shoulder pain after my other doctor was unable to help me.  One of my good friends referred me there.  I was able to reduce the pain without medication. ~ Jean M.

My 9 month old baby was suffering from a runny nose and constant watery eyes.  I brought her to Kean Chiropratic Center.  The doctor said that the vertebrae that controls the sinuses was out of alignment. After being adjusted just once her runny nose and watery eyes cleared up. ~Katie H.

I was suffering from sciatica down my left leg 8-10 times per month.  After my adjustments began, I no longer experienced pain from sciatica and I feel great now! ~ Amanda E.

To Dr Kean and Staff,

I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for the quality care and
concern you have shown me over the past two years and many dozens of visits
to your office. I first came to you guys after being in a training accident
involving a high speed pursuit where I received  a serious whiplash type
injury to my C-spine. Before visiting with you I had seen two surgeons that
both stated that I needed immediate surgery to correct two herniated disks
(one of which was pressing against my spinal cord), which would involved
removal of both disks and fusing at both sites and a long list of possible
serious side effects.

I took a less aggressive approach and went through a very long process of
Physical Therapy, Prolotherapy, Steroid Spinal Injections and a massive
amount of pain pills. After trying all of this I still had slurred speech,
numbness around my lips and left jaw and numbness, tingling in my left arm
and hand and a pain level of 9 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst.

After just a few visits to your office and a few adjustments, I began to be
able to sleep through the night, which I had not done for over a year and
after a few more visits, the numbness and tingling all went away.  I was in
danger of losing my job and my ability to provide for my family but thanks to
Kean Chiropractic, I recently past my Fit For Duty Physical with the U.S.
Army at FT Bragg NC.  When I consider all I have to be thankful  for, you
guys are surely somewhere at the top of my list. Have a Happy Thanksgiving
and may God richly bless you all.

Larry W.

   I came to Kean Chiropractic Center because I had very poor posture.  After treating with Dr. Kean my posture, sleeping, and overall health greatly improved.  I feel less stressed, more happy, and more flexible.  I also no longer feel tired all the time and have a lot more energy and no longer have PMS symptoms.  Chiropractic care improves overall health.  You feel more energetic, stronger, and you look more tall and more confident.